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KIERA

(FEB 18, 2022)

A lovely Friday morning. An extra year added to my life. 28 fricking years. I am doing quite well now. Last year wasn't at its best. I didn't have a stable job. The rent was due. I was working part-time on my birthday. This year has its own set of troubles. I was staring at my dressing table mirror. Where have I landed myself? I know me. I might hate Caleb from all my nerves I will always like him somewhere deep down. Ian is such a good guy. Far better from Caleb and I know he won't hurt me. Ian is stable. Caleb is a weakness. And my weakness overpowered my stability. I had to tell Ian. I didn't want to break his heart but I didn't have a choice. WHEN WILL I EVER LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES???

IAN

I woke up at 5:30 am. I went to my gym and worked out for an hour. The whole hour I wondered how my date with Kiera would be today. She was going to tell me how she felt. I am optimistic so hopefully a yes.

CALEB

I don't know when I woke up but I needed a shower. I turned on Intentions by Justin Bieber,which was my get ready song. I thanked god for my great looks and shaved my beard. The aftershave tickled my face. Should have gone to a salon.

IAN

I had to wear my best suit today. Or atleast one of my best suits today. It was a big day. I went inside my closet. Seeing my options. I had a lot of black and blue Burberry suits. But I wanted to upgrade today. I had a Tom Ford brown suit. It was nice, soothing, great for a date. I left my house after getting dressed up. I had cut my meetings up short. I wanted to be there early.

CALEB

I wore a blue shirt. It was Kiera's favorite color. I had a glass of apple juice when I realised I needed a haircut and a gift for Kiera. I got out of my apartment with everything I needed. Today was going to be epic.

(At the evening)

KIERA

I was searching Ian at the musical. There he was. Looking so prepared. Staring at the two tickets in his hand. He noticed me at corner of the hall. He had a big smile on his face. I didn't. I walked towards with a serious face. I could see his big smile fading away. I was going to do this.

Kiera: I am sorry.

I didn't know what more to say. So I just turned to leave. He held my wrist. I had to stop. I couldn't rush this.

Ian: Can't you stay?

Kiera: I'm really sorry.

CALEB

It was hurting me to open my eyes. I turned to my right and Ryan was sitting next me.

Ryan: Hey. Are you okay?? I was so scared. Why did you go all the way to Skywalk just to get hit by a car? Why did you go to Skywalk anyway?

Things were adding up. I could see saline bottle. I was late. I wasn't there. Kiera would be waiting for me and I wouldn't be there. I got up.

Caleb: Where's my phone??

Ryan: You were passed out with a concussion for the past hour and the first thing you ask for is your phone?

Caleb: Give me my phone!!!

Ryan: Yeah take it!! Let me call the doctor.

I called Kiera as fast as I could.

Caleb: Kiera, you're not still waiting for me, are you?

Kiera: What?

Caleb: I couldn't go cause something came up. By any chance.. You're not waiting..

Kiera: I told you. That I have plans.